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possibility

/ˌpɑː.səˈbɪl.ə.ti/
pos · si · bil · i · ty

Adverb:possibly
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Plural:possibilities
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Adjective:possible
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possibility Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A thing that may happen or be the case; a feasible option or course of action.

Example

"Working remotely part-time is a strong possibility that the management team is considering."


2

The state or fact of being likely or able to happen, exist, or be done.

Example

"The weather forecast indicates a high possibility of rain later this afternoon."


3

Unspecified qualities of a promising nature; potential for future development or success (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The historic building needs extensive renovation, but the architect sees great possibilities in its spacious layout."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French possibilite, from Late Latin possibilitatem ('capability or feasibility'), derived from Latin possibilis ('able to be done'), from posse ('to be able').

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